Decision-Making Control
Dimension 891 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Decision-Making Control measures the extent to which an expression reflects personal authority to choose, direct, and change important aspects of daily arrangements, work, support, or participation. It encompasses having options, exercising independent judgment, influencing how things are done, and ultimately controlling who provides help or carries out responsibilities.
evidence final name · Hire Hired
Minimal Decision-Making Control
Expressions activating this band describe general circumstances, available opportunities, or broad social concerns without clear personal authority over specific choices. Control appears only in diffuse or indirect form, such as having possibilities or discussing needs rather than making operative decisions.
Limited Decision-Making Control
Expressions activating this band describe some choice or influence within structured settings, such as deciding aspects of tasks, worship, or daily roles while important conditions remain externally set. Personal agency is present, but it is bounded by rules, requirements, or gatekeeping by others.
Moderate Decision-Making Control
Expressions activating this band describe active participation in decisions about how things are done, who is involved, or how to respond to problems. The expression shows practical autonomy in planning, initiating action, speaking up, or selecting among available options.
High Decision-Making Control
Expressions activating this band describe dependable authority over support relationships, marked by confidence that helpers are trustworthy and responsive to one's needs. Control is experienced as being able to rely on support arrangements that align with personal judgment and preferences.
Full Decision-Making Control
Expressions activating this band describe direct authority to choose, retain, or dismiss the people who provide support or perform key roles. Control is expressed as final say over personnel decisions rather than merely influencing how support is delivered.
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Minimal Hire Hired: Content characterized by least, improve, yield, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect hire hired at this level.
Emerging Hire Hired: Content characterized by silk, straight, land, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect hire hired at this level.
Elevated Hire Hired: Content characterized by application, require, spot, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect hire hired at this level.
Severe Hire Hired: Content characterized by hire, hired, right, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect hire hired at this level.